Tom Stone is coming to Los Angeles! This Swedish Genii columnist and bestselling author (Vortex, Maelstrom), known for his innovative thinking about magic, is in town for a very limited time, and has agreed to combine forces with world-famous, multiple award winning magician and bestselling author (Grand Illusion) Jonathan Pendragon, to teach a unique, 5-hour Master Class. The wider topic is Creativity and Innovation in Magic, but there will also be opportunities to discuss any aspect of magic technique or presentation desired by the students, as well as to workshop anything youre currently working on. Dont miss this opportunity to study with two of the greatest minds in magic today!

There will only be two chances to take this class, and participation will be strictly limited to 10 people per class. Dates and times: Saturday, March 24 or Saturday, March 31, from 11am to 4pm. Location: Jonathan Pendragons house, Toluca Lake, CA (specific address and directions will be provided to registered participants). Cost: $100.

I can't believe that, the day before the Castle Awards show, this doesn't have a waiting list. Surely there are many more than 10 interested folks who will be in town the day before the big show. I emailed West as soon as I saw this, thinking that I would be lucky to get in. Magicians are amazing in negative as well as positive ways. I will be very disappointed if the second session is cancelled because of lack of interest.

Thinking of those things is usually not my strong suit. However, this time I actually remembered it, so Stephen Minch has sent a box to Jonathan, containing six Vortex and six Maelstrom. They will be 50 bucks each.
Also, I brought a small number of dice for the first routine in Maelstrom.

Tom got two standing ovations (out of two shows) in his opening night at the Parlor in the Magic Castle. Check out his show, and you'll understand why this weekend's Master Class is a must for magicians in Southern California. The contact information is listed at the beginning of this thread. Trust me, this is a workshop you will not want to miss!

I had the wonderful experience of seeing Tom totally fry a very jaded Magic Castle crowd at his 9:30 performance in the Parlor last night. In speaking with Jonathan and West after the show I learned that there are a still a couple of slots open for Saturday's master class.

IMO the opportunity to learn from Tom and Jonathan in such an intimate setting is nothing short of an investment in one's ability to create strong magic. A proverbial word to the wise to anyone who is on the fence about attending this class: he who hesitates is lost.

This was an awesome experience! Thank you, West, for letting everyone know about this. And thank you Tom and Jonathan for an inspiring and thought provoking time that challenged me to think on our feet!

Joe, If I could breakdown that day anything I typed would be an injustice to what ACTUALLY transpired.

Here are some thoughts and memories:

Tom is a sincere teacher and master of wonderworking.
Jonathan has an astronomical heart and belts out grand poetry.
West is a warm noblewoman that cooks a delicious meal.
English Shepherd Dogs LOVE a 'trapped' audience.

A master class like that could not happen again unless you had all of the above characters involved.